This Erev Shabbat we are delighted to be welcoming our first in-person guest speaker since before the Covid pandemic. Our Friday night D'var Torah will be given by Daniel Sokatch, the global CEO of the New Israel Fund. Based in San Francisco, Daniel has served as the CEO of NIF since 2009. His new book, "Can We Talk About Israel: A Guide for the Curious, Confused, and Conflicted" was published last month. To join us in person, click hereto let us know that you are coming. See below for details of how to join online.
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ALYTH IN-PERSON SERVICES Quick Links to let us know you are coming
We are delighted to welcome members back into the Alyth building. All services are now fully hybrid and can be joined in person or online. We are continuing to limit capacity for services to allow additional space between rows, so please let us know that you are coming using the links below.
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON Baby Den (10:30) Chug-a-lug into Shabbat. Baby Den must be pre booked by clicking here.
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON Pre-Shabbat Story Time (16:30-17:00) Pre-Shabbat Story Time must be pre-booked by clicking here.
BE WITH US ONLINE JMM (17:00-18:00) Jewish Mindfulness Meditation helps us to open our hearts and find peace through our spiritual heritage. Click here to make a donation towards the costs of employing the facilitators. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 977 611 369 Password: 035091).
YOUTH AND EDUCATION IN PERSON Ruach 1-4 In Person (17:15-18:15) Our Friday night Bar and Bat Mitzvah programme. Please note the updated timings for Ruach for this half term, as we return to synaogue services in person. Contact mike@alyth.org.uk for more information.
EREV SHABBAT 12 NOVEMBER
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Erev Shabbat Service (18:30-19:30) Join Rabbi Josh, Rabbi Hannah and Cantor Tamara to welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person in the Alyth Beit Tefillah. We are delighted to welcome Daniel Sokatch, CEO of the New Israel Fund. IN PERSON If you are joining us in person, please let us know you are coming by clicking here ONLINE If you are joining us online, click here to join (Meeting ID: 813 8396 2982, Passcode: 785089). The "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS The Shabbat Supplement and Community News will be available from 17:00 Friday afternoon on the synagogue website. Please click here to view the siddur online.
SHABBAT MORNING 13 NOVEMBER BE WITH US IN PERSON Choir Reheasal (09:15) We are delighted to welcome our choir back on Shabbat morning. With Cantor Tamara. Please contact Tamara if you wish to join the synagogue choir. PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Early Start Bat Mitzvah Service (09:00) An early start in-person service led by Rabbi Hannah, including the Bat Mitzvah of Raquel Proskewitz. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 892 2702 8373, Passcode: 570585). The Torah Supplement and special booklet will be available from 17:00 Friday afternoon on the synagogue website. Please click here to view the siddur online.
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Shabbat Morning Service in the Beit Tefillah (10:30) An in-person service led by Rabbi Josh and the Alyth Choir from our Beit Tefillah, including the Bat Mitzvah of Ava Jacobs. IN PERSON If you are joining us in person in the Alyth Beit Tefillah, please let us know you are coming by clicking here. ONLINEIf you are joining us online, click here to join (Meeting ID: 824 1972 2040, Passcode: 785089). The "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS The Torah Supplement and Community News will be available from 17:00 Friday afternoon on the synagogue website. Please click here to view the siddur online.
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Kollot (10:30) Our informal participatory minyan led by Rabbi Hannah from the Youth Hall. IN PERSON If you are joining us in person in the Alyth Beit Tefillah, please let us know you are coming by clicking here. Information about in person services and our current protocols can be found here. ONLINEIf you are joining us online,click hereto join (Meeting ID: 814 6348 0026, Passcode: 131546). The Torah Supplement will be available from 17:00 Friday afternoon on the synagogue website. Please click here to view the siddur online.
SHABBAT AFTERNOON 13 NOVEMBER
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON Sensory Havdallah (16:00) Havdalah is one of our most Sensory experiences. We see the flickering candle flame, smell the sweet spices and taste the wine. Join Rabbi Hannah, in the Youth Hall, for this special Sensory Havdalah experience where our youngest members can wave goodbye to Shabbat and prepare to start the week new. Feel free to wear your PJs or onesies! Please let us know you are coming by clicking here.
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WEEK COMMMENCING 14 NOVEMBER
SUNDAY 14 NOVEMBER BE WITH US IN PERSON Alyth Cycling Community Bike Ride (08:15) Special Remembrance Sunday ride The Alyth Cycling Community brings riders of all abilities together to enjoy cycling and conversation. We will meet by West Hampstead Fire Station at 08:20 We will be stopping at the Royal Atillery Memorial at Hyde Park to observe the ceremony of rememberance. (Please make sure you are dressed for cooler temperatures). For more information contact laurancemendoza@aol.com.
PRAY WITH US ONLINE Sunday Shacharit (09:00-10:30) Our weekly online minyan led by Alyth members. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 864 4782 5935, Password: 785089).
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Sunday Morning Galim (10:00-12:00) Our Jewish education programme for Reception to Year 6, led by a wonderful team of Educators and Madrichim (youth leaders). Click here to enrol into SMG. For more information, contact mike@alyth.org.uk
LEARN WITH US ONLINE Biblical Hebrew (11:00-12:00) A programme for those with high level hebrew reading ability. Email edwardjgold@hotmail.com if you would like to join this class.
BE WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Singing for Pleasure (15:30-17:00) Join Viv and sing songs from the shows, Israeli folksongs, songs from the 60s and much, much more. No need to audition, read music or feel intimidated. For more information, contact sam@alyth.org.uk
BE WITH US IN PERSON Academy of Performing Arts at Alyth (18:00-20:00) This year's show: Legally Blonde! For more information, contact sam@alyth.org.uk
MONDAY 15 NOVEMBER
BE WITH US IN PERSON Senior Club (14:00-15:30) Welcoming our senior members for in-person activities and tea. These sessions must be pre-booked with Lynette at lynette@alyth.org.uk or on 020 8457 8793.
BE WITH US IN PERSON Monday Club (19:00-20:30) A friendly meeting place for people with learning disabilities. This session must be pre booked. For more information please contact lynette@alyth.org.uk.
TUESDAY 16 NOVEMBER
YOUTH AND EDUCATION IN PERSON Year 10 Hadracha (18:00-19:30) Our year 10 leadership course. For more information contact mike@alyth.org.uk
LEARN WITH US ONLINE Hebrew Reading from Scratch (19:00-20:00) Taught by Alyth member Jan Roseman. Take an hour each week in term time to learn how to read Hebrew from scratch. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 909 882 685 Password: 686711).
LEARN WITH US ONLINE E-ssentials: The formation of Judaism: Rabbinic literature - halachah (20:00-22:00) Our regular introduction to Judaism class. Currently taught online, with one hybrid session each month. This week is online only. Click here to join the session online (Meeting ID: 668 234 069 Password: 419681). New students are always welcome. Please contact Rabbi Hannah for more information or to join the group.
BE WITH US IN PERSON Alyth Choral Society (20:00-22:00) For Choral Society Members only. Go to www.alythchoralsociety.org for more information.
WEDNESDAY 17 NOVEMBER
PRAY WITH US ONLINE Wednesday Ma’ariv Online (20:00-20:45) A mid-week evening service led by Alyth members. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 880 9384 2526, Passcode: 543468).
THURSDAY 18 NOVEMBER
BE WITH US ONLINE Mellow Yoga (11:00-12:00) Our special Chair Yoga and Meditation with Maxine, open to all ages wishing to enhance overall mental and physical wellbeing. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 892 6465 8503, Passcode: 202122). LEARN WITH US ONLINE Pardes (13:00-14:00) Is it true that the Talmud says that there are seven genders? Questions about sex and gender identity are increasingly becoming a prominent part of public discourse, but what does our rabbinic literature have to say about it? Join Rabbi Elliott for a series of Pardes sessions looking at what the rabbis of the Mishnah, Talmud, and beyond, have to say about gender identity. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 123 761 361 Password: 019498). BE WITH US IN PERSON Alyth Children's Theatre (17:00-18:15) This year's show: Matilda! Contact sam@alyth.org.uk for more information.
LEARN WITH US ONLINE Alyth Chavruta Project (19:00-20:15) We are delighted that we are back for another series of our Chavruta project. For six weeks we will work our way through a section of Talmud that contains both legal and narrative sections, along with commentaries and supplementary texts. Click here if you are signing up for the first time, or email Rabbi Elliott at elliott@alyth.org.uk for more information. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 886 5917 6259, Passcode: 138638).
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FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON Baby Den (10:30) Chug-a-lug into Shabbat. Baby Den must be pre booked by clicking here.
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON Pre-Shabbat Story Time (16:30-17:00) Pre-Shabbat Story Time must be pre-booked by clicking here.
BE WITH US ONLINE JMM (17:00-18:00) Jewish Mindfulness Meditation helps us to open our hearts and find peace through our spiritual heritage. Click here to make a donation towards the costs of employing the facilitators. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 977 611 369 Password: 035091).
YOUTH AND EDUCATION IN PERSON Ruach 1-4 In Person (17:15-18:15) Our Friday night Bar and Bat Mitzvah programme. Contact mike@alyth.org.uk for more information.
EREV SHABBAT 19 NOVEMBER
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Erev Shabbat Service (18:30-19:30) Join Rabbi Elliott and Cantor Tamara as we welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person in the Alyth Beit Tefillah. IN PERSON If you are joining us in person, please let us know you are coming by clicking here ONLINE If you are joining us online, click here to join online (Meeting ID: 879 0901 4171 Passcode: 785089). The "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS
SHABBAT MORNING 20 NOVEMBER
LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE The Story of Esau (09:15 - 10:15) On this Shabbat Vayishlach, in which Jacob is reconciled with his brother, Esau, join Rabbi Hannah as we explore the figure of Esai in midrashic literature. This session will take place in the synagogue library with windows open, and can also be joined via Zoom. Please let us know you are coming byclicking here. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 240 937 705 Password: 602287) PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Shabbat Morning Service in the Beit Tefillah (10:30) An in-person service led by Rabbi Hannah from our Beit Tefillah, including the Bar Mitzvah of Tomer Ribak. This service must be pre booked and will also be available online. IN PERSON If you are joining us in person, please let us know you are coming byclicking here. ONLINEIf you are joining us online: Click hereto join (Meeting ID: 836 7427 4619 Passcode: 785089).
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Big Bang (11:00) Alyth’s world famous participative musical tefillah experience for all the family. Led by Cantor Tamara and Rabbi Elliott with the Big Bang musicians. IN PERSON If you are joining us in person, please let us know you are coming byclicking here. ONLINEIf you are joining us online: Click hereto join (Meeting ID: 882 5345 9065 Passcode: 920094). SHABBAT AFTERNOON 20 NOVEMBER
BE WITH US ONLINE RSYUK Havdalah (18:00) Thank you so much for all the effort that has gone into our #rsyukmitzvahday national food drive so far! We will be celebrating the success of our food drive with all of you and your young people. As well as our celebration, seeing photos and videos of different communities efforts, we will be hearing from Rene Cassin. Join us by clicking here(Meeting ID: 868 6524 6191 Passcode: rsyuk) For more information contact mike@alyth.org.uk
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Chanukah 5782: Lightings of Return
Chanukah is, at its core, a celebration of return to a place of worship. The first Chanukah was an opportunity for the Maccabees to mark the festival of Sukkot that they had missed through their exclusion from the Temple. This Chanukah, we will hold a number of special ‘lightings of return’, inviting members to come back to Alyth with others who have shared a similar experience over the last 20 months.
2nd night - Monday 29 November (18:30) Welcoming back those who have suffered a bereavement since March 2020. Click here to let us know you are coming. 3rd night - Tuesday 30 November (20:00) Welcoming back those who been on a status journey since March 2020. Click here to let us know you are coming. 4th night - Wednesday 1 December (18:30) Welcoming back all those who have been part of our Darkness to Light programme. Click here to let us know you are coming. 5th night - Thursday 2 December: Launch of ThursWAY (16:00) Welcoming back our Primary School children, especially those who started school in the last 20 months. Click here to let us know you are coming. 6th night - Friday 3 December: Shabbat Chanukah (18:30) Welcoming back all those who marked Bar or Bat Mitzvah in the last 20 months. Click here to let us know you are coming. 7th night - Saturday 4 December: Shabbat Chanukah (11:00) Welcoming all Alyth babies born since March 2020. Click here to let us know you are coming. 8th night - Sunday 5 December (14:00) Welcoming back those who have been married or engaged since March 2020. Click here to let us know you are coming.
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Mitzvah Day
How many items can we collect and donate to foodbanks across the UK? Please donate non perishable food items as part of Mitzvah Day this year. We have a collection basket at the front of the building. This culminates in a Havdallah ceremony with RSY at 18:00 on Sunday 20 November. For more information, contact mike@alyth.org.uk
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Financial Support - How we can help
We believe that everybody who wishes should feel able to be a member of Alyth irrespective of ability to pay. In these difficult times, please do not leave the shul for financial reasons. If you are facing financial challenges, do not hesitate to contact us.
As well as discussing the level of your annual synagogue contribution, we can help you to access a number of Alyth funds that are specifically here to help our members in times of challenge. Please contact Lynette at lynette@alyth.org.uk or Rabbi Josh at josh@alyth.org.uk
If you feel able to support other Alyth members in financial difficulty at this time, please email Rabbi Josh at josh@alyth.org.uk
Please remember that we also have two special numbers in addition to the main synagogue number: Alyth Careline – 020 8457 8798 This will be answered by a member of the Alyth professional team between 08:00 and 21:00. Emergency Careline – 07726 631808 Please use this number if you need urgent pastoral support, for example in cases of hospitalization or bereavement. This number will be answered by a member of the Alyth professional team.
Some of our partner organisations are also running programmes during this period. Click here to see additional programming offered by Reform Judaism that you are invited to join. Click here for activities by other organisations.
